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A sweeping new study led by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health (YSPH) reveals striking disparities in life expectancy across U.S. states and the District of Columbia over the past century.This post was […]

Women make up more than 50% of the population, yet before the 1990s they were largely excluded from health and medical research studies.This post was originally published on this site

The potential role of vitamin D in preventing and treating colorectal cancer (CRC) has attracted growing research interest—especially as CRC rates are rising, particularly among younger adults. This isn’t a new area of study. Low […]

For Americans planning cruise ship vacations this spring or summer, there could be reason to worry about more than rough seas, experts say.This post was originally published on this site

Higher intakes of black tea, berries, citrus fruits and apples could help to promote healthy aging, new research has found.This post was originally published on this site

Men are much more likely than women to die early from the world’s 20 leading health problems, a new global study shows.This post was originally published on this site

Energy drinks are a multibillion-dollar industry and are the most consumed supplement not under the control of the Food and Drug Administration other than multivitamins. It’s a bit like the “Wild West” in the sense […]

Scientists are learning more about the association between dietary intake and cancer. This connection is becoming increasingly clear for colorectal cancer and for the link between alcohol and cancers. We’ll take a deep dive into […]

The FDA has rehired at least some workers tasked with releasing public records generated by the agency’s regulatory activities, two employees said. The recall reverses firings carried out roughly a month ago by the Department […]

Body Mass Index, or BMI, is a number that reflects the relationship between your height and weight. It’s widely used in health care and public health to categorize body size and estimate potential risk for […]